MELANCHOLY

I. noun (plural -cholies) see: gall Date: 14th century 1. an abnormal state attributed to an excess of black bile and characterized by irascibility or depression, black bile , melancholia , 2. depression of spirits ; dejection , a pensive mood, II. adjective Date: 14th century 1. suggestive or expressive of ~ , causing or tending to cause sadness or depression of mind or spirit ; dismal , 2. depressed in spirits ; dejected , sad , pensive